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19 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lapey, Internist in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Sarah Lapey, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX. She has been practicing for over 19 years and is board certified. Dr. Lapey completed her residency at Brigham & Women'S Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Lapey is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lapey’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lapey’s office at (210) 358-3400.
Where did Dr. Lapey go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Brigham & Women'S Hosp, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
Is Dr. Lapey board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Sarah Lapey, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Lapey speak?
Dr. Lapey and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Lapey typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Lapey diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Lapey. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Cirrhosis
- Alcoholic Cirrhosis
- Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
- Liver scarring
- End-stage liver disease
- Chronic liver failure
- Alcohol-induced cirrhosis
- End-stage alcoholic liver disease
- Severe alcoholic liver scarring
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7460: Unspecified cirrhosis of liver
- K7030: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver without ascites
Also known as:
- High Liver Enzymes
- ALT Blood Test
- AST Test
- Elevated ALT
- Elevated AST
- Abnormal liver function test
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7401: Elevation of levels of liver transaminase levels
Also known as:
- Chronic Hepatitis C
- Hepatitis C
- Long-term Hepatitis C
- Persistent Hepatitis C
- Hep C
ICD-10 Codes:
- B182: Chronic viral hepatitis C
Also known as:
- Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
- Blood
- Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
- Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
- Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry
Also known as:
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Liver Disease
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
- NAFLD
- NASH
- Hepatic steatosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K760: Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Enzyme Levels
- Unspecified high enzymes
- Various enzyme abnormalities
- Abnormal serum enzyme levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- R748: Abnormal levels of other serum enzymes
Also known as:
- Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
- NASH
- Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease with inflammation
- Fatty liver inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7581: Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Lapey typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Lapey performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Lapey. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Abdominal Fluid Drainage with Imaging Guidance
- Guided Abdominal Paracentesis
- Ascites Drainage with Ultrasound
- Fluid Removal from Belly
CPT Codes:
- 49083: Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance
Also known as:
- Liver Biopsy (Needle)
- Percutaneous liver biopsy
- Needle liver sample
- Liver tissue biopsy
- Liver needle aspiration
CPT Codes:
- 47000: Biopsy of liver, needle; percutaneous
Does Dr. Lapey accept my insurance?
Dr. Lapey accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 358-3400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lapey accept in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Lapey in San Antonio, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Texas
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Lapey's office located?
What is Dr. Lapey's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lapey's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619084787.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lapey?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lapey
What is Dr. Sarah Lapey's specialty?
Dr. Lapey is a Internist near San Antonio, TX.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Sarah Lapey affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lapey is affiliated with University Hospital-San Antonio which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Sarah Lapey accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?
Yes, Dr. Sarah Lapey is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sarah Lapey offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lapey's office at (210) 358-3400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sarah Lapey?
Please contact Dr. Lapey's office at (210) 358-3400 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Sarah Lapey have?
Dr. Sarah Lapey is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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